All Banke Bihari donations must go to deity: Supreme Court
'Every penny': SC tightens watch on Banke Bihari donations
The Supreme Court has issued a directive for the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, mandating that all donations must be deposited into official donation boxes or the online temple treasury. This comes amidst serious allegations of sevayats siphoning off funds and obstructing online donation methods, highlighting the need for a transparent mechanism in temple management.
UPT20 League: Bhuvneshwar Kumar Stars As Lucknow Falcons Make It 3 Wins In A Row
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Lucknow Falcons skipper and renowned India international Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a vintage new-ball masterclass to lead his team to a comprehensive six-wicket victory over the defending champions, Kashi Rudras, in match 20 of the UP T20 League 2026, which saw a full 20-over contest at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The victory in the match that got off to a delayed start marks the Lucknow Falcons' third consecutive win of the season and completes back-to-back victories over the Kashi Rudras in consecutive days. Opting to bowl first, the Lucknow Falcons applied immense pressure right from the start. Bhuvneshwar Kumar completely dismantled the Kashi Rudras' top order during the powerplay, striking three times in quick succession to reduce the defending champions to a precarious 28/3. The Kashi innings struggled to find any momentum following the early collapse. Shubham Chaubey offered the only significant resistance, playing a resilient knock of 46 from 32 deliveries to give his team a fighting chance. However, pacer Abhinandan Singh returned to rattle the middle and lower order, complementing his captain perfectly. Abhinandan finished with brilliant figures of 3/16, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar set the tone with an exceptional 3/20. The combined bowling effort successfully bundled out the Kashi Rudras for 126 in 19.1 overs. Chasing 127 for victory, Lucknow Falcons opener Mohammad Saif provided a quick start, scoring a brisk 17 off 8 balls. The momentum momentarily shifted when Kashi bowler Sangam Singh struck twice in quick succession, dismissing Saif and removing Ajeet Verma for a duck. Unfazed by the early wickets, Himanshu Singh took complete control of the chase. He anchored the innings with a fluent and aggressive 64 off 41 balls, finding the boundary rope nine times and clearing it twice. By the time he departed in the 14th over with the score at 109/3, he had already put the Falcons firmly in the driver's seat. A brief rain delay halted play at the end of the 14th over with the Falcons needing just 16 runs from 36 balls. Following the short break, Kritagya Singh contributed a handy 29 before being dismissed. Priyam Garg and wicketkeeper Kaartikaya Singh then comfortably knocked off the remaining runs, completing the chase with 24 balls to spare. For his spectacular opening spell that broke the back of the Kashi Rudras' batting lineup, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was adjudged the Player of the Match. We were down on the points table when we started, but we have played really well in the last three matches, Bhuvneshwar noted. It has been very good for us and has helped us move up the table. Discussing his tactical approach with the new ball, Bhuvneshwar emphasised keeping things simple. Overall, it was a good wicket, but there was a little bit of swing. The basic plan was to keep the ball in the right areas and try to challenge the batters with that swing, he explained. Luckily, it worked. Generally, you don't get too much movement, maybe for two or three balls, and I got a wicket off a flick as well. It was a good day for me, but overall, it was a great bowling performance from the entire team. To bowl an opposition out for around 125 runs is a fantastic effort. When asked about his pinpoint use of variations, the seasoned international credited his ability to read the game in real-time. I don't think you can know your variations beforehand. It depends on how the wicket is playing, the conditions, the ground dimensions; everything matters. Generally, the ball can skid a little better under lights. You have to make those decisions in the moment, and experience helps a lot with that. When asked about his pinpoint use of variations, the seasoned international credited his ability to read the game in real-time. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories After bowling them out, you naturally want to chase the target quickly, he said. The opening partnership, especially Himanshu's contribution, provided exactly what you need while chasing a low total. Sometimes you think about playing safely for the first six overs and attacking later, but that can create problems. We got the perfect start today, and I cannot complain. Article Source: IANS
Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2025 is the finest in the country: Shreyasi Singh
Bihar's industries minister Shreyasi Singh is working to change the state's negative perception. She detailed policies designed to attract businesses and create jobs. The minister highlighted swift land allotment and production startup times. Singh also spoke about her father's lasting influence and inspiration. She aims to build respect and trust through her public service.
Scrap Census format, include detailed list of castes: Congress
Opposition leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the current census questionnaire. They contend the open-ended caste question will yield inaccurate data, especially for OBCs. The leaders proposed a new questionnaire with a drop-down list of castes based on government lists. They also suggested considering questionnaires from Bihar and Telangana caste surveys. Accurate data is essential for effective social justice policies in India.
CM surveys flood-hit areas, directs officials to step up relief operations
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Take Class 10 exams together: Prashant Kishor's challenge to Bihar CM, Tejashwi
Take Class exams together Prashant Kishors challenge to Bihar CM Tejashwi
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'Clear Class 10 together': Prashant Kishor's challenge to Bihar CM & Tejashwi
Prashant Kishor has thrown down the gauntlet to both Bihar's Chief Minister and opposition leader, challenging them to take their matriculation exams. He proposed that the education minister raise this topic at the upcoming cabinet meeting. This challenge follows the education minister's suggestion for Tejashwi Yadav to pass his exams. Kishor emphasized the need for leaders who inspire trust among the youth by demonstrating their academic capability.
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Prashant Kishor challenges Samrat Choudhary and Tejashwi Yadav to clear Class 10 exam
Prashant Kishor challenges Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav to clear the Class 10 examination, sparking a fresh political row in Bihar.
3-yr-olds rape-murder near Bihar border fuels death penalty debate in Nepal
BUHS students hold protest over exam results, clash with police
India Weather Update: Amidst the havoc of heavy rains and thunderstorms in different parts of the country, IMD has released the latest weather forecast for August 26. According to the bulletin of the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of heavy to torrential rains at different places in 12 states of the country. India Weather [] The post IMD Rainfall Alert: These 12 states will experience torrential rain on August 26th! Thunderstorm alerts have also been issued from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Bengal. first appeared on informalnewz .
Education minister, PK trade barbs over qualifications
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Bihar BPSC Protest Explodes In Patna As Students Break Barricades, Police Use Water Cannons | Watch
Patna witnessed dramatic scenes as students protesting alleged irregularities in the 70th BPSC examination clashed with police during a march from Gandhi Maidan towards Raj Bhavan. Protesters broke barricades, while police used water cannons and detained several students. Students are demanding cancellation of the BPSC exam, a single-phase TRE-4 examination, transparency, action over alleged paper leaks and time-bound recruitment calendars. The Bihar government claims almost all demands have been addressed, while the Opposition disputes this. Tejashwi Yadav has demanded talks, independent probes and recruitment reforms as the government launches monthly Vidyarthi Sahyog Shivir. Watch
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UPT20 2026: Karn Sharma Retires As Meerut Mavericks Secure Seventh Consecutive Win
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Meerut Mavericks continued their invincible run in the UP T20 League 2026 securing their seventh consecutive victory by defeating the Kanpur Superstars by 19 runs. The match 19 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium was reduced to a five-overs-a-side sprint due to heavy rain. The evening was marked by an emotional farewell for veteran leg-spinner Karn Sharma, who played his final competitive match. Sharma was presented with a special memento by Governing Council Chairman Dr. Sanjay Kapoor for his immense contributions to the sport and was given a guard of honour by the players as he took the field. Kanpur Superstars skipper Sameer Rizvi won the toss and elected to bowl first in the shortened contest. Knowing they had only 30 deliveries to set a total, the Meerut Mavericks' batters went on the offensive immediately. Good contributions from the top order set a rapid pace, but it was skipper & India international Rinku Singh who stole the show. He unleashed a devastating blitz, smashing 30 runs off just 10 deliveries to propel the Mavericks to a mammoth 96/3 in their five overs. In a fitting end to his illustrious bowling career, Karn Sharma claimed the prized wicket of Rinku Singh to bow out on a high note. Faced with a daunting target of 97 in five overs, the Kanpur Superstars started brightly. Openers Adarsh Singh (28 off 8 balls) and Sameer Rizvi (22 off 13 balls) provided an explosive start, keeping Kanpur in the hunt early on. However, Meerut spinner Zeeshan Ansari turned the game on its head with a spectacular bowling display. Ansari delivered a brilliant spell, returning exceptional figures of 3/12 to completely derail the run chase. Unable to recover from his strikes, the Kanpur Superstars could only manage 77/3 in their five overs, suffering their fifth defeat in six matches. For his game-changing spell, Zeeshan Ansari was adjudged the Player of the Match. Speaking at the post-match presentation, he shed light on his tactical approach in the high-pressure chase. Nothing much; the preparation has been to stay ready according to the team's situation, Ansari explained regarding his consistent performances. I have been bowling with the red ball, and that has been beneficial to me as well. I have been using my brain quite a bit while bowling and having fun doing it. Addressing his ability to restrict runs in such a volatile format, he added: I think that as long as I do not take wickets, my economy will increase. I try to get the set batters out. Once I do that, my economy goes down, and that was the case today. I was determined to get Sameer Rizvi out because I knew if he kept batting, the match would end with two or three balls to spare. I tried to get him out, and the over went well. Addressing his ability to restrict runs in such a volatile format, he added: Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I was under pressure after the first over of the chase, given the circumstances. I try to back my strengths, bowling slower, trying variations, and bowling the googly, and I just focused on them. Article Source: IANS
After losing his 42-store brand, Nagmani Roy empowered 1,700 Bihar women
After his retail business shut, Nagmani Roy returned to Bihar and helped 1,700 women turn traditional skills into livelihoods.
India's mushroom production surges, led by Bihar, but challenges remain
India's mushroom output rose from 51,000 tonnes in 2015 to 347,750 tonnes in 2024, with Bihar at the forefront, but productivity, cold-chain and infrastructure gaps threaten further growth.
Are schools closed tomorrow in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi?
Students across India will witness school holidays this week, driven by both scheduled festival holidays and the ongoing monsoon. Schools in many states will remain shut on August 26 on account of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, Onam, The schools will also remain shut for heavy rainfall in several states, including Odisha, Delhi-NCR, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and parts of the Northeast.
BPSC Row: Students Break Barricades, Clash With Cops During Patna March To Raj Bhavan
Students and job aspirants protesting alleged irregularities in Bihars recruitment examinations clashed with police in Patna on August 25 while marching from Gandhi Maidan towards Raj Bhavan and the Chief Ministers residence. Protesters broke through barricades, prompting police to use water cannons and detain several demonstrators. At the heart of the agitation is the demand []
Students, police fight pitched battle in Patna's streets
Thousands of students clashed with Bihar Police in Patna while attempting to march to the chief minister's residence, protesting against the Bihar Public Service Commission's (BPSC) examination system and alleged irregularities.
School holiday tomorrow, August 26: Schools nationwide are set to close for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, with Kerala also observing Onam. Raksha Bandhan follows on August 28 in several northern states. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall across Delhi-NCR, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and the Northeast has triggered local, weather-related closures in some districts, though no nationwide rain holiday has been announced. Students should verify their specific state and school status.
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Political Hunger of the Cockroach Peoples Party Grows: Ram Kripal Yadav
Patna, August 25: The Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP) is set to hold a protest in New Delhi on September 5. The CJP claims that the government has failed to fulfill promises made during the protests in July. Bihar government minister Ram Kripal Yadav remarked that the political hunger of the Cockroach Peoples Party has increased. ... Read more Political Hunger of the Cockroach Peoples Party Grows: Ram Kripal Yadav
Minister Ashok Choudhary to chair panel at Rome congress
...we accordingly direct that every penny of donation must come to the donation boxes or online temple treasury and any impediment created by sevayats or anyone else shall be viewed very seriously, the Supreme Court said
Bihar to Establish Film City, Boosting Bhojpuri Cinema
Patna, August 25: Bihars Chief Minister, Samrat Chaudhary, has announced plans to establish a Film City in the state. On Tuesday, BJP leader and popular actor Dinesh Lal Yadav, known as Nirahua, along with Bhojpuri actress Amrapali Dubey, expressed their excitement about this initiative. The actress stated that CM Samrat Chaudhary has made several announcements ... Read more Bihar to Establish Film City, Boosting Bhojpuri Cinema
Newborn sold for Rs 4.5 lakh in Bihar; police arrest parents, ASHA worker
Newborn sold for Rs lakh in Bihar police arrest parents ASHA worker
Will not allow pilferage of offerings: SC on 'siphoning' of donations at Shri Banke Bihari Temple
The Supreme Court has ordered all donations to Shri Banke Bihari Temple to be deposited directly. Every penny donated must land in official donation boxes or the temple treasury. This directive follows allegations of siphoning away of funds from the Vrindavan temple. The court emphasized that any obstruction by sevayats will be viewed very seriously. A transparent mechanism for the temple treasury is to be introduced by the management committee.
Banke Bihari Temple donations must go directly to treasury, rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that all money donated to the Banke Bihari Temple in UPs Vrindavan, whether through donation boxes or online, must go directly to the temple treasury. The Supreme Court also...
Bihar: Cops use water cannon on students marching to CM
Patna: Protesting students broke through police barricades in their bid to gherao the Bihar Chief Ministers residence in Patna, even as the law enforcers used water cannons to disperse the agitators. Police personnel use water cannons to disperse students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, near Dak Bungalow crossing, in Patna, Bihar, Tuesday, Aug. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kharge, Rahul write to PM Modi over caste census, seek Bihar, Telangana models
Kharge said the Congress leaders want the Centre to adopt the methodology used in the caste surveys conducted in Bihar and Telangana, where officials worked with pre-prepared caste lists
Bihar students' protest: Agitation intensifies as protesters, cops clash
The protesting students began their march from Gandhi Maidan during which they broke through barricades put up by the police and engaged in a scuffle with security personnel. Student organisations had called for a march and proposed to stage a protest outside the Chief Minister's residence
Bihar Education Minister Addresses Student Protests, Promises Solutions
Patna, August 25: In response to student protests in Bihars capital, Patna, Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari announced that the government has addressed nearly all of the students demands. He emphasized that the governments policy is to resolve youth issues in a timely manner. During a media interaction, Tiwari stated that it is incorrect to claim ... Read more Bihar Education Minister Addresses Student Protests, Promises Solutions
Major Inter-State Drug Smuggling Ring Busted in Ghaziabad, 150 Kilograms of Cannabis Seized
Ghaziabad, August 25: The Noida unit of the Special Task Force (STF) has uncovered a significant inter-state cannabis smuggling operation. Five suspects, including a prominent member of the notorious Raunak gang from Bihar named Prince, were arrested during the operation in the Tronica City area of Ghaziabad. Approximately 150 kilograms of illegal cannabis were seized, ... Read more Major Inter-State Drug Smuggling Ring Busted in Ghaziabad, 150 Kilograms of Cannabis Seized
Students in Bihar break through barricades in bid to gherao CM residence, police use water cannons
The students, many of whom were carrying the tricolour in their hands, jostled with the police and broke through barricades at the Dak Bungalow crossing
Bihar Minister Assures Students of Justice Amid Ongoing Protests
Patna, August 25: Bihars Minister Shravan Kumar addressed various issues during a press conference on Tuesday, assuring students that their demands are being considered. He emphasized that the state government is committed to ensuring justice in accordance with the rules and urged students to trust the government. Bihar is the only state in the country ... Read more Bihar Minister Assures Students of Justice Amid Ongoing Protests
Bihar Minister Assures Students of Justice Amidst Ongoing Protests
Patna, August 25: Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar addressed reporters on various issues on Tuesday. He emphasized that the state government is considering the demands of students and assured them that justice will be served in accordance with the rules. Students should have faith in the government, he stated. Bihar is the only state in the ... Read more Bihar Minister Assures Students of Justice Amidst Ongoing Protests
Kharge and Rahul Gandhi urge Modi to adopt Bihar, Telangana caste census models
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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary launches student grievance camp in Vaishali
The identity of complainants will be kept confidential, the service will be free of cost, and the government has set a target of resolving complaints within 30 days, after which students will receive a written response, Samrat Choudhary said
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary pays tribute to Bindeshwari Prasad Mandal
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Bihar Student Protests | Cops, Students Clash During March Demanding Cancellation Of Key Exam
Students protesting against the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission examination broke through barricades while marching from Gandhi Maidan towards Raj Bhavan in Patna. The protesters are demanding cancellation of the examination over alleged irregularities. The agitation has also focused on the proposed TRE-4 recruitment process, with students opposing plans to conduct the exam in two phases and demanding the release of the official advertisement. Police have deployed personnel across major intersections as protesters attempted to move towards the restricted area.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh demands Bihar, Telangana model for caste census
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Patna Students Clash With Police During March Over 70th BPSC Exam
Tensions rose in Patna on Tuesday as students protesting the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination broke through police barricades during a march from Gandhi Maidan towards Raj Bhavan. The protesters are demanding the cancellation of the examination, citing alleged irregularities and paper leaks. Police had placed barricades along the route to prevent the [] The post Patna Students Clash With Police During March Over 70th BPSC Exam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Students demand cancellation of 70th BPSC exam
Vidyarthi Sahyog Shivir: Bihar launches monthly camps to resolve student grievances
The initiative comes as students and job aspirants continue protests in Patna, with authorities seeking a direct mechanism to address complaints
BPSC row: Students break barricades, march towards Raj Bhavan in Patna
Students in Patna protested the 70th BPSC examination, demanding its cancellation due to alleged irregularities. They also sought changes to the Teacher Recruitment Examination and other recruitment processes. Protesters marched towards Raj Bhavan, breaking police barricades despite official warnings. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav urged constructive dialogue and transparency in all competitive examinations. The ongoing agitation highlights widespread concerns regarding Bihar's recruitment procedures.
Bihar CM launches monthly student support camps to resolve grievances
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Bihar Cops, Students Clash During March Demanding Cancellation Of Key Exam
Bihar students break barricades in protest demanding cancellation of 70th BPSC exam
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Students protesting in Bihars capital Patna have intensified their agitation over the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination , demanding that the test be cancelled amid allegations of a paper leak and other irregularities.
Reactions Emerge Following Allahabad High Courts Hijab Ruling
Patna, August 25: Reactions have poured in from various leaders following the Allahabad High Courts decision to classify the hijab as separate from school uniforms. Bihar BJP President Sanjay Sarawagi expressed his views, stating, This is the right decision. The Allahabad High Courts ruling is correct. Why should religious attire be worn in schools? Why ... Read more Reactions Emerge Following Allahabad High Courts Hijab Ruling
Bihar Vidya Sahi Launch: 24x7 JEE, NEET Support in 700 Schools
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Today's Birthday : 25th August 2026
Happy Birthday & welcome to special section of Webdunia . Here, We render the Astro update & sheds light on the personality of the Birthday Boy/ Girl. Your birth date is 25 th of the month hence, your birth number becomes (2+5) 7. The number is directed by the Neptune planet. The people influenced by number 7 possess many traits. These people are like water, as water finds its way to flow in any given situation, same goes with number 7 people. These sharp eyed people can sneak into the heart of any person. Lucky Day : 7, 6, 25 Lucky Number : 7, 16,25, 34 Lucky Year : 2014, 2018, 2023 Ishtdev : Lord Shiva and Vishnu Lucky color : Green, Pink, Mehroon The year ahead This year you are cruising to achieve your professional goals. You play a team man and ensure the collective objective is met before the deadline. For students, employee class and businessmen the year bring a lot to cheer about. If you are planning to kick off a new venture put a saffron 'tilak' and hoist a flag on the top of the temple. Celebs with birth number 7 Rabindranath Tagore Atal Bihari Vajpayee Pablo Picasso Kavita Krishnamurthy Danny Denzongpa
Tejashwi Yadav Writes to Bihar CM Over Delays in Recruitment Exams
Patna, August 25: Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in Bihar, has written a letter to Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary addressing the delays in various government recruitment exams, paper leaks, cancellations, and the postponement of results. He expressed that these issues have caused significant dissatisfaction and concern among millions of eligible candidates preparing ... Read more Tejashwi Yadav Writes to Bihar CM Over Delays in Recruitment Exams
Elephant walks, dogs bark: BPSC official's remark draws student ire in Bihar
Elephant walks dogs bark BPSC officials remark draws student ire in Bihar
PM Modi's expression of 'Dimagi-Naxals' begins to expose all elements of this category
FRAGRANCE OF IDEAS On every Republic Day and the Independence Day of the nation, the President of India addresses the nation on the eve of the most important two days of the Republic. However, in regard to the Independence Day, the whole focus of the nation remains on the address of the Prime Minister from the ramparts of the Lal Qila in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation consecutivelyfor the 13th time from the ramparts of the Lal Qila on the Independence Day this year. Keeping in view the current socio-political scenario and the background of the parliament's stormy monsoon session thatended two daysearlier to the IndependenceDay, the address received great attention this time from all quarters. Besides the usual referencesto the advancemarch of the nation, the security related issues and the welfare measures of the government (both currently in vogue and those to be taken up in future) the Prime Minister in his speech referred to the finish of the armed Naxalite movement in the countryfor which 31st March 2026 was the deadline fixed by the government.In connection with the successful annihilation of the violent Naxalism, PM Modi made a very pointed reference to those who still keep on harnessing Naxalismin their thoughts and continue to pursue the divisivetheory in the society. He categorizedthem as the 'Dimagi-Naxals'. Hewarned the country against theseDimagi Naxals(intellectual or mental Naxals), stating that while armed Naxalism has been largely eradicated from the forests, its hidden ideological backers and mindset particularly in urban areas still pose a threat by trying to create societal unrest. These peoplecontinue to operate within intellectual spaces, media and power corridors and leave no opportunity to influence people to keep on makingefforts to stage anarchy on streets and in the important institutions of the country. PM Modiurged the public to identify and isolate these ideological elements to keep the youth aligned with national development, its civilizational ethos and the mainstream. In order to add their bit, the Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharke, President of Congress Party and the leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, LoP in Lok Sabha and Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of Congress Legislature party in parliament didn't attend the main function of the Independence Day at Delhi. They virtually 'boycotted' the most important national function echoing their conduct in the recently held monsoon session of the parliament which created a very bad taste on an occasion of national prestige and honour. On the same day, all these three leaders of the Congress party were seen attending a programme at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi wherein they were seen objecting to the recitation of full national song -Vande-Mataram! This further added to the already existing distaste in this connection. The whole nation witnessed how the Congress top leadership in presence of their workers at their main office insulted the national song. This is indeed the lowest level of position that the Congress stooped to publicly in regard to Vande-Mataram that has been accorded the status of national song by the Indian constitution. In the recently held monsoon session of the parliament, Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill 2026 was duly passed by the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. The legislation amends the 1971 Act to place the national song -Vande-Mataram, on par with the National anthem, making intentional interruptions or insults a punishable criminal offense. Intentionally preventing the singing of the song or disturbing an assembly reciting it carries up to three years in prison, a fine or both. Any second or subsequent conviction mandates a minimum jail term of one year. The government of the day in recognition of the people's wishes, sentiments and the pent-up feelings for a long time, took this step to honour the national heritage and provide legal sanctity to the complete song as was written by its author Bankim Chandra Chatterji during its 150th anniversary milestone. The aspirations in this regard were expressed by the people immediately after passing the Bill and particularly during the Tiranga Yatra conducted on the sacred occasion of this year's Independence Day. What Congress leadership did, unfortunately, reflects the mindset that the Prime Minister in his address to the nation referred to when he talked about the Dimagi-Naxals active in the country. A number of politicians, the so-called intellectuals, activists and anti-Modi elements came out declaring that they are 'proud of being Dimagi-Naxals'. These elements included P. Chidambaram, Arvind Kejriwal, Mehbooba Mufti, Renuka Chaudhary and others of their ilks. Though the Union Minister Kiran Rejiju clarified that the label wasn't meant for the general political rivals, but for those who reject the constitution or back separatism and support anarchy and violence in this regard. All the above mentioned characters fit in the definition as recommended by both the Prime Minister and the Union Minister. Here it will be importantto go to some facts of history in this connection. Naxalism in its violent form began in India around 1967 during the peasant uprising in Naxalbari-Darjeeling, West Bengal. It followed the Maoist revolutionary ideology and was led by Charu Majumdar and Kanu Sanyal. Naxalism expanded through violent land seizures, guerilla type attacks on the state forces and preaching pseudo-socialism. They later joined with the Communist Party of India (Maoist) and formed a number of splinter groups to pursue their agenda of armed activity against the landlords and the state of India. The leaders of this extreme-left oriented ideology argued that the socio-economic change required armed revolution and encouraged the extremist ideas in remote villages and tribal areas in a number of states. Though police and paramilitary deployments and actions suppressed the expansion of the revolt, however, it emerged as a major security threat internally. They grew support from some key urban intellectuals and other politically connected activists and leaders and emerged as a real threat in states like Bihar, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa and parts of Telangana. The high intensity violence unleashed by these Naxal-terrorists peaked around the year 2010 with nearly 2,000 violent incidents and hundreds of security and civilian deaths recorded in that single year.The active and passive support by the Urban-Naxals to this violence and the extremists involved in this carnage created a number of problems on ground for the State. On the one hand, the coordinated counter-insurgency measures, effective and aggressive camp setups by the security forces, road building and intelligence tracking reduced major rebel strongholds and on the other hand, the Urban-Naxals put all efforts to protect them legally, politically and by building a false narrative in their favour. On 25th May 2013, the Maoist insurgents in a deadly attack ambushed a full convoy of Congress leaders and workers in Jiram Ghati-Bastar region in Chhattisgarh. The ambush killed around 30 people, virtually wiping out the entire top leadership of the state Congress party. The dead included among others VC Shukla, Nand Kumar Patel, Mahendra Karma and Uday Mudliyar. The government of India in an affidavit to the SC during the UPA rule in November 2013 said that academicians and activists in urban centres had come to control 'mass organisations' organically linked to Maoists under the cover of human rights indicating how governments irrespective of political cover have seen 'urban-naxals' as a threat and noted hat these cadres are in many ways more dangerous than the cadres of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA). Sushil Kumar Shinde (UPA) led Home ministry in 2013 had clearly said 'how urban-naxal warfare was part of a strategyof CPI (Maoist) to mobilise opinion throughbodies tied to the party structure but which maintained a separate identity to avoid legal liability'. It is very unfortunate that P. Chidambaram, Renuka Chaudhary of the same Congress party and others are taking pride in being 'Dimagi Naxals' about which their own government had in the Supreme Court declared the intent and the strategy of these anti-social and anti-national elements. Salwa Judum was introduced as a state-sponsored vigilante movement against the Naxalites isome states in rural India. It was like a counter-insurgency operativein the hands of the local people that had gained bipartisan supportfrom the ruling as well as the opposition parties. Unfortunately, on thepetition filed by one Nandini Sundar, a sympathiser of the Naxals in the Apex Court, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy and Justice S.S.Najjardisbanded the Salwa Judum to the detriment of the anti-Naxal operations initiated by the then government. It was the same Justice Reddy who was later, after his retirement, sponsored by the Congress party and the other opposition parties as a candidate for the President's post. This invariably is a fit case of Dimagi-Naxal that was referred to by the Prime Minister in his speech. The BJP led NDA government immediately after assuming office in 2014 took very serious note of the activities of the Naxals and the Urban-Naxals both. Time specific plans were made to eradicate the Naxal groups. Time-scale strategy and planning was devised to organise large-scale surrenders of these extremists; and security pressure reduced their active zone significantly by the year 2026, marking a sharp decline in their geographic spread and active armed conflicts. As a travesity of justice in this regard, there are still many forces which continue to pursue the Naxal agenda in one or the other form. The expression of Dimagi-Naxals used by PM Modi has surely unmasked these elements and forced them to get exposed before the nation. It is just the beginning in this regard; more to follow in the very near future. (The author is a senior BJP & KP leader, Human Rights Defender and a columnist and can be at: reached at ashwanikc2012@gmail.com )
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